Modes of Transportation for Cargo and Freight
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What is one of the reasons for the increased demand for transport?

  • Life-cycle perspective on batteries
  • Consolidation and shared assets (correct)
  • Particles and congestion
  • Unmanned receptions

What does intermodal transportation refer to?

  • Combining different transport modes like rail, truck, ship, and air in one journey (correct)
  • Charging infrastructure and grid capacity
  • Utilizing renewable electricity globally
  • Using BEV trucks and warehouse electrification

What is an important step besides electrification in the context of transport solutions?

  • Customer service as a mean for high competitiveness
  • Particles and congestion
  • Increasing utilization of BEV trucks
  • Renewable electricity globally (correct)

What does high customer service mean for transport companies according to the text?

<p>A means to achieve high competitiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor highlights the need for optimization in the distribution system?

<p>20% empty running (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vessels fall under the category of general cargo ships?

<p>Container ships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transport is known for having the fastest transit times but also the highest rates?

<p>Air transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of products are suitable for airfreight based on the text provided?

<p>Perishable goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major challenges mentioned in future transport solutions?

<p>CO2 emissions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some alternatives mentioned in the text to reduce CO2 emissions in road transportation?

<p>Shift to biofuels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration when seeking goods suitable for air transport according to the text?

<p>Goods with a high value to weight ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the at least 5 data domains mentioned in the text?

<p>Vehicle, driver, cargo, company, infrastructure/facility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of supply model is characterized by standardized services with high volume?

<p>Traditional supply (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of transportation systems, what does 'access management' refer to?

<p>Managing actors' access to resources for specific activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the 'old world' and the 'new world' in transportation?

<p>Physical-first vs. digital-first approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of supply model is characterized by a large variety of services, each with a small volume?

<p>Shared supply (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as being more of an 'engineering' problem rather than an 'innovation' problem?

<p>High-density electric freight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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